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Education prompts

Prompts for studying, teaching, revision and academic writing support.

10 prompts

Study assistance

Explain a topic step by step, then test me

Learn a difficult topic with a tutor-style explanation and quick check questions.

Act as a patient tutor. I'm a [level, e.g. Year 11 / SHS 2 / first-year university] student studying [subject]. Topic I don't understand: [topic] What confuses me: [describe] 1. Explain the topic in simple steps, using one everyday example. 2. Then ask me 3 questions, one at a time, starting easy. Wait for my answer before asking the next one. 3. If I get one wrong, explain my mistake before moving on. Do not give me the answers to the questions until I have tried.

How to use it

Answer the questions honestly — the back-and-forth is what makes this work. Check important facts against your textbook.

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Study assistance

Flashcards from your notes

Convert your class notes into question-and-answer flashcards.

Turn these notes into 20 flashcards in a two-column table (Question | Answer). Notes: [paste notes] Rules: one fact or idea per card, questions that test understanding (not just definitions), answers under 25 words, and only use information from my notes. Add 3 harder "connect the ideas" cards at the end.

How to use it

Paste the table into a flashcard app such as Anki or Quizlet, or print it.

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Lesson planning

Lesson plan with differentiation

A complete lesson plan with objectives, activities, timings and support for different learners.

Create a [length]-minute lesson plan. Subject and topic: [topic] Class level and age: [e.g. Grade 7, age 12] Curriculum or exam board: [e.g. GES, CAPS, Common Core, GCSE] Class size and resources: [e.g. 45 students, no projector] Learning objective: [what students should be able to do] Include: starter activity, main teaching, student activity, check for understanding, plenary, timings for each stage, differentiation for learners who need support and those who need challenge, and homework. Keep activities realistic for my resources.

How to use it

Mention real constraints like class size and equipment. Check content against your official curriculum.

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Lesson planning

Marking rubric

A clear rubric with criteria and performance levels for an assignment.

Create a marking rubric for this assignment: [describe the task]. Level: [class level] Total marks: [number] Criteria to assess: [e.g. content, structure, evidence, language] Use 4 performance levels (Excellent, Good, Developing, Beginning). Describe each level in student-friendly language with observable behaviours, and assign marks. Add a short student self-check list based on the rubric.

How to use it

Share the self-check list with students before they start the assignment.

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Research

Refine a research question

Turn a broad topic into a focused, researchable question.

I need to write a [type: essay, dissertation, project] on [broad topic] for [course and level]. Word count: [number]. Suggest 5 focused research questions that could be answered within that length. For each, explain why it is researchable, what kinds of sources would be needed, and one possible problem. Then recommend the best one for a student at my level and explain why.

How to use it

Discuss the chosen question with your supervisor or teacher before starting.

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Research

Summarise and critique a source

Understand a reading and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses.

Here is a text from a source I am reading for my research: [paste abstract or section]. 1. Summarise the main argument in 3 sentences. 2. Identify the evidence used. 3. Note the limitations or questions a critical reader would raise. 4. Suggest how it might relate to my research question: [your question]. Only use what is in the text. If something can't be judged from this extract, say so.

How to use it

Always read the full source yourself. Use the summary to check your understanding, not to replace reading.

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Exam preparation

Exam revision timetable

A realistic revision schedule built around your exam dates and weak topics.

Create a revision timetable. Exams and dates: [subject – date] Today's date: [date] Hours I can study on weekdays / weekends: [hours] Topics I find hardest: [list] Other commitments: [work, chores, church, sport] Use spaced repetition (revisit topics), put harder topics earlier in the day, include short breaks and one rest day a week, and include past-paper practice in the final two weeks. Present it as a week-by-week table.

How to use it

Be honest about your available hours; an achievable plan beats an ambitious one you abandon.

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Exam preparation

Exam-style practice questions

Generate practice questions in the style of your exam, with a mark scheme.

Write 8 practice questions on [topic] for [exam, e.g. WASSCE, IGCSE, A-level, SAT] [subject]. Mix difficulty (3 easy, 3 medium, 2 hard) and match the style of that exam as closely as you can. After all the questions, give a mark scheme with model answers and common mistakes. Note: I will check the style against real past papers.

How to use it

Try the questions before reading the mark scheme. Compare with official past papers, which remain the best practice.

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Academic writing assistance

Feedback on your essay draft

Get specific feedback on structure, argument and clarity — without the AI rewriting it for you.

Act as a strict but helpful tutor. Give feedback on my essay draft. Do not rewrite it. Assignment question: [paste] Level and marking criteria: [paste or describe] Essay: [paste] Give feedback on: (1) how directly it answers the question, (2) structure and paragraph flow, (3) use of evidence, (4) clarity of sentences — quote up to 3 example sentences that need work. End with the 3 changes that would most improve my mark.

How to use it

This keeps the work yours. Check your institution's AI policy; many allow feedback but not AI-written text.

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Academic writing assistance

Essay outline from your argument

Organise your own ideas into a logical essay plan.

Help me organise my essay. Question: [question]. Word limit: [number]. My main argument: [your thesis in 1–2 sentences] My points and evidence so far: [bullet notes] Create an outline with an introduction plan, body paragraphs (topic sentence, evidence from my notes, link back to the question), a counter-argument paragraph, and a conclusion plan. Suggest word counts per section. Point out any gaps where I need more evidence.

How to use it

The outline uses your ideas; you write the essay.

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